Lessons from a Master
With so many students interested in lessons, I thought I would offer some information about where else to find awesome guitar lessons since my schedule is so busy. My Dad, Roger Ferguson, is an award winning guitar player and amazing teacher whose lessons have been published in guitar player magazine (among other places) and [...]
Ear Training
Remember the game show “Name That Tune”? Even if you’re too young to have actually seen it, we all know the premise, right? Try to name a song in as few notes as possible. That show is based on ear training, and for musicians this tool is extremely useful. It might not land us on [...]
April Openings Change
There has been a couple of changes to the openings in my schedule. Some have been filled, and one has been exchanged by a current student for their old spot. So a few things are different from the last post, click on the “openings” link of my website to see the particulars.
Thanks!
April Openings
There are four openings in my teaching schedule. These begin in April following Spring Break, send me an email at kristen@islandlessons.com if you’re interested! Please note: I do have to factor in location when adding new students to my schedule, so please provide your address when sending me an email.
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1) Monday 3:30 (30 minute lesson)
2) [...]
New 206 Phone Number
I just got myself a new 206 phone number so please update your phone books. It is 206-866-5481. This number will be used as my Island Lessons business line, however I do still have my 360 number for personal use if you need to contact me for reasons other than business.
Update those phone books!
Practicing Tips
Now that we are fully into the Fall season, the school schedules have fallen into place and it’s a perfect time to implement a practice routine for yourself (or your children) if you don’t already have one. So here are some tips to get practicing regularly, and effectively.
1) Think of your goals:
There is a [...]
November 2009 Opening Filled
The opening posted on October 25th 2009 has recently been filled. Any further changes will be posted. Thanks for your interest, and keep checking your email updates!
Monday Opening
I’ve just posted an opening in my schedule. Please check the “Openings” page if you’re interested in the details.
Thanks!
Motivating a Practice Routine
It’s one thing to have me come in to your home once a week, but we have to get in more practice time than that! So whether you’re trying to instill practice for your own progress, or for your children, some sort of practice routine has to be put in place. Even though [...]
New Books For Fall
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks carefully choosing books for each piano student to have as we start the new school year. Most students have a little yellow sticky note that I left with a list of books on it for you to pick up at Mill’s Music in Poulsbo….. though there are a [...]